Post-Doctoral Associate - Chowdhury

Position Details

• Posting Number: G/R19711P
• Working Title:
  
  Post-Doctoral Associate – Chowdhury
• Department: CAES-Plant Pathology
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• Advertised Salary: $48,000
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  12/01/2022
• Posting Date: 11/03/2022
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• Location:
  
  Tifton Area
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Post-Doctoral Associate AD
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• FTE: 1.00

• 40%:
  Identify nematode populations to species level using molecular diagnostic methods (PCR, qPCR, RPA, etc.) and conduct research towards molecular characterization of newly detected nematode species.
• 40%:
  Take a leadership role in data collection, data analysis, compiling original research and review manuscripts for publication; assist Dr. Chowdhury in preparing research grant proposals and present results at local and national conferences.
• 15%:
  Supervise and train graduate students and student workers on molecular DNA‑based techniques; work with Dr. Chowdhury’s nematology team in greenhouse and field trials.
• 5%:
  Help establish a laboratory environment conducive to efficient nematology research by organizing existing supplies and equipment while helping to procure new equipment and supplies.

• PhD in Plant Pathology, Nematology, or related sciences.
• Experience in molecular biology (nucleic acid extraction, PCR, qPCR, phylogenetic analysis, etc.).
• Peer‑review journal publication record and experience in statistical analysis.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working with nematology research (highly preferred).

Ability to stand, lift, endure outside elements for extended periods of time.

Yes

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• Name:
  Intiaz Chowdhury
• Email:
  Intiaz.
  
  Chowdhury
• Phone: